Drogheda | Ireland.com Drogheda Drogheda Museum Millmount Drogheda, Louth Drogheda Museum in Millmount County Louth is located in the Officer's quarters of a former military barracks built in 1808. The museum has been described as one of the finest town museums in Ireland. Read more Beaulieu House and Gardens Drogheda, Louth Beaulieu House is a beautiful and historic estate near Drogheda, Co Louth. Situated on the banks of the Boyne, it was designed around an old Plunkett property by Sir Henry Tichbourne between 1660–1666, and its splendour is enjoyed by many visitors. Read more Old Mellifont Abbey Drogheda, Louth County Louth is home to the Old Mellifont Abbey, Ireland’s first Cistercian monastery, founded in 1142. At the site, located just 10 minutes from Drogheda, visitors can view features like the monks’ chapter house and an octagonal lavabo.

Read more The River Boyne Drogheda, Louth The River Boyne rises near Carbury, County Kildare and flows northeast through County Meath, where it enters the Irish Sea right between County Meath and County Louth. The river and its tributaries hold extensive stock of wild brown trout. Read more Oriel Trail Touring Route - County Louth Drogheda, Louth The route makes its way through County Louth taking in all of its splendour whether it may be the Medieval Village of Carlingford in the north or the historical town of Drogheda. Read more Drogheda, Louth Please note dates and time for the 2017 event to be confirmed. A very special celebration of creativity and imagination, combining a programme of innovative arts events with a genuinely warm welcome,... Read more Westcourt Hotel Drogheda, Louth Refurbished in 2011, the Westcourt Hotel is a designer, three-star hotel situated in Drogheda, County Louth. It features 27 tastefully decorated bedrooms, a stylish restaurant-lounge, conference facilities and more.

Read more Boyne Valley Hotel and Country Club Drogheda, Louth The beautiful 19th century, Boyne Valley Hotel and Country Club is situated at the edge of Drogheda Town, County Louth on a wonderful 16-acre estate with landscaped gardens and tree lined avenue. Read more The Cross Garden Drogheda, Louth The Cross Garden is situated overlooking the Irish Sea. Located one mile from Clogherhead on the Termonfeckin Road and within a 3 minute walk of the beach. Read more Killowen House Drogheda, Louth Spacious detached home in quiet residential area. Centrally located tot he following Tourist Attractions. Newgrange, Monasterboice, Melifont Abbey, Slane Castle, Hill of Tara, Trim Castle & 1 hr from sceic Carlingford. Read more Drogheda Drogheda Find information, photos & videos by location. Add your photos, text, videos, etc. to this page. Enlarge image Drogheda is one of Ireland's oldest and most historical towns. It is situated only 28 miles from Dublin.

According to the census in 2006, the town's population including suburbs was 35,090. This makes it the largest town in Ireland. Drogheda takes its name from the irish Droichead �tha, which means "Bridge of the Ford". It is unusual in the sense that the town lies in two seperate counties, County Louth and County Meath. River Boyne Enlarge image The River Boyne is roughly 70 miles long and reaches the sea just outside Drogheda. The Boyne River Bridge, which carries the M1 motorway (the Dublin to Belfast route) crosses it just to the west of Drogheda. Also, the Boyne Viaduct carries the Dublin-Belfast railway line to the east of Drogheda. The Boyne Viaduct is a 98ft high railway bridge in Drogheda. It was the seventh bridge of its kind in the world when built and considered one of the wonders of the age. It was built by the Irish engineer Sir John MacNeill in the 1850s.

The first train, which wighed 75 tons made its way across the river on May 11, 1853. The bridge was eventually completed in 1855. A Changing Libraries Initiative - This site and all content is made available under respective copyrights. See the copyright statement for details. Supported by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. Welcome to Drogheda, The Boyne Valley, Ireland - official website of Drogheda on the Boyne Tourism - visit Drogheda, The Boyne Valley, Ireland, Louth & Meath Welcome to Drogheda, The Boyne Valley, Ireland. St.

Mary's Church, James' Street, Drogheda Shopping in Drogheda what's on Upcoming Festivals & Events European Sandyacht Championships 2017 at Bettystown Beach, 9th - 15th Sep Beaulieu House Gardens - Gardens - Drogheda | Ireland.com Beaulieu House Gardens Beaulieu, Drogheda, Louth, Republic of Ireland T: +353(0)419838557 E: info@beaulieuhouse.ie Beaulieu House and Gardens near Drogheda in County Louth feature four acres of beautiful walled gardens and grassy terraces. A popular tourist attraction, the gardens blaze with colour in the summer months and offer guided tours. Situated on the banks of the River Boyne, between the town of Drogheda and the Irish Sea, Beaulieu House and Gardens is a beautiful piece of Irish history. One of the earliest examples in Ireland of an unfortified house, Beaulieu House was constructed between 1660 and 1666 and its gardens remain an enduring attraction in Ireland. The garden and terraces surrounding Beaulieu have remained largely original to their early design.

Family letters describing the garden at this period detail unusual fruits like figs and nectarines that were grown in the 1720s as well as crops of flax and hops. Visitors can stroll leisurely through the 1.5 hectares of historic walled garden or take the guided tour of Beaulieu House in the summer months—the house and gardens are also available for wedding receptions, conferences and corporate functions. From the drawing room of Beaulieu House a doorway leads to a large terraced lawn—a glorious setting awaits with views over the River Boyne. For functions, a marquee is situated on the lawn with a link to the drawing room, enabling visitors to dine with views over the river. Summer Opening Times 2016: June 1st -September 1st. Monday-Friday, 11-5pm. Weekend Opening in July and August, 1pm-5pm.

To avoid disappointment please telephone for more information on visiting arrangements, times etc Drogheda – Aran Sweaters Direct Aran Sweaters Direct on Jul 18, 2016 King John, an Anglo-Norman, officially established the town of Drogheda in 1194 but the actual history of inhabitation extends back to the times when the Celts first arrived. Drogheda was the scene of several important historical events, such as the Battle of the Boyne and the Surrender of the Irish Chieftains to the King of England. It is located on the eastern coast of Ireland. There is record of the arrival of the Vikings in 911, and they colonized the area until the arrival of the Normans some 200 years later. Hugh de Lacy, the lord of Trim, fortified the town along the River Boyne. The town of Drogheda is divided by this river, and in the beginning was actually two separate towns. In 1649, Oliver Cromwell arrived with the goal of banishing native Irish Catholics to the wilds in the west of the country. He gave them the option to go to “Hell or Connaught”.

Cromwell had a particularly difficult time when he approached the sturdy walls of Drogheda. The citizens stood their ground through two attacks before finally falling to the third. A massive slaughter of as many as 3500 people – including women and children – followed. One group of Drogheda residents sought refuge in St. Peter’s Church and were burned along with the building. Sir Arthur Aston, one of the citizen leaders, was actually beaten with his own wooden leg until he died. The events, which took place near Millmount, established Cromwell as vicious when dealing with rebellion and were used to quell the same type of behavior in nearby areas. His reputation, however, never really recovered from these acts of cruelty, which most people viewed as excessive. Today, the massacre of 1649 is memorialized at Millmount Museum and Martello Tower. The attached buildings are filled with exhibits that focus on the progress of Drogheda and its people over the centuries, proof that Cromwell was not successful in breaking the will and spirit of the local people.

Trade Guild memorabilia signifies rebuilding, a willow and leather coracle (traditional River Boyne fishing boat) and commercial and industrial artifacts illustrate the many ways Drogheda has used to prosper. Memorabilia of the bloody events in 1649 is on display and the rich military history of the town is detailed by exhibits housed in Martello Tower. Drogheda’s unique features include St. Laurence’s Gate, a genuine 13th century gate that was once one of the eleven openings in the fortified enclosure of the city. It is very well preserved, and includes two drumtowers that stand four stories tall. Also surviving is Butler’s Gate, which is estimated to be at least fifty years older. In the centre of town, spanning the River Boyne, is the railway viaduct. Engineered and built during the Victorian Period (1850), the viaduct still functions as a part of the Dublin to Belfast rail line and is visible from most areas in and around the town. St. Peter’s Church, a Roman Catholic house of worship was built in the Gothic Revival style. It contains the head of St.

Oliver Plunkett, preserved and retained after it was extracted from the fire used to execute him. footsteps Expand to new tab or fullscreen The ancient town of Drogheda is situated on both sides of the river about four and a half miles upriver from the mouth of the River Boyne, The busy commercial port ‘Tom Roe's Terminal’ is located about a mile downstream from Drogheda’s town quays. With the exception of the southern approach, which has some easily avoided offshore dangers, all other Boyne River approaches are free from out-lying dangers. The river entrance is located between North and South Bull training walls that are 50 metres apart and protrude seaward from drying sandbanks backed by sandhills. On the seaward end of the North Bull wall there is a black stone beacon with the Aleria Light QG 18m 3M. Drogheda North Bull Aleria Light – QG 18m 3M position: 53° 43.350' N, 006° 14.332' W On the seaward end of the South Bull is the corresponding Lyons Light Fl (3) R5s beacon.

Drogheda South Bull Lyons Light - Fl (3) R5s position: 53° 43.225' N, 006° 14.258' W The River Boyne Port Approach Direction Light is situated on the south shore. At night the entrance has a narrow white sector light with a total beam width of 1° between 269.5°- 270.5°T. The entrance red and green sectors are likewise narrow and only 7°. There is an unlit shipping alignment tower called the Maiden Tower situated 1,000 metres inside the entrance on the southwest side. Maiden Tower is a tall square stone castellated tower with a stone building close north and the Lady’s Finger, a small obelisk, close west. Two factory chimneys on the north side of the river, further inshore close to Drogheda, will also be visible.

Maiden Tower – unlighted position: 53° 43.352'N 006° 15.087'W Vessels are advised to make the harbour office aware of the planned entry and seek clearance before an approach is made. Keep VHF Channel 11 open throughout. The Harbour Master's office is a modern red brick building situated on the north side of the town quays about 700 metres above Boyne Viaduct Local hazards for vessels approaching from the south include the half-tide Cardy Rock patch marked by a port hand beacon. They are situated 800 metres off Breymore Point and a mile north by northeast of Balbriggan lighthouse. Keeping Balbriggan lighthouse to the southwest, or westward of this, clears Cardy Rocks. By night these rocks are covered by the green sector of Balbriggan Light. On final approaches it is not advisable to cut into the River Boyne entrance from the south. There is a large rock about 200 metres east of Lyons Light that is only visible on low spring tides.

Vessels approaching from the initial fix may come in bearing 270°T, or due west, into the river’s entrance channel that will be highly visible in normal conditions. The coast in the backdrop is of moderate elevation backed by low hills about 4 miles inland. On closer approaches identify and track in along the leading-light alignment marks bearing of 269.5°- 270.5°T that takes a vessel over the sand bar. The channel commences 700 metres east of the seaward ends of the breakwaters and is dredged to a minimum depth of 2.2 metres since 1998. Continue on track into the channel between the Aleria and Lyons beacons. Once between these the route leads between the training walls steering towards the Maiden Tower. From there in, the River Boyne channel is marked all the way up to Drogheda with frequent light-beacons that stand outside the dredged channel on each side of the river. Inside the entrance it is all sand and mud flats that dry at low water, and there are no rocks. The first opportunity to quickly come alongside and tie up is at the old Fishmeal at Crooke Point.

This is named after a fish meal processing factory that was located there in past times. Fishmeal Quay - East corner 2 F R (vert) position: 53° 43.837'N, 006° 15.619'W This is a small pier on the port side of the river three quarters of a mile upriver from the entrance. At least three metres of water will be found here either alongside the quay or rafted up to a fishing boat. Apart from the pier there is nothing in the immediate vicinity ashore here. Additionally, as it is occasionally used by the Irish army, the quay is a secured area that requires an authorised fisherman to open the gates. Likewise vessels may freely drop anchor anywhere out of the channel and downriver at ‘Tom Roe's Terminal’. The channel is maintained to a depth of 2.2 metres up to the commercial shipping terminal, and good holding will be had out of the way just off the channel, with the assistance of a detailed chart such as Admiralty Chart 1431.

The harbour office is nearby and it may be worthwhile requesting permission to lie outside the tug where 2.5 to 3 metres will be found at LWS. There is a submarine pipeline, and a natural gas pipe that cross the channel west of Tom Roe’s Point, and no anchoring should take place in this area. It is marked by a sign on poles on the north and south river banks. From ‘Tom Roe's Point’ up to town quays the depths are 1.5 metres or less in places at LWS so a vessel carrying any draft will need to work the tides. Two hours flood from there should be more than sufficient for most vessels to proceed up river for the last mile to the town quay. The town quay is situated on the north side of the river and to the west of the Boyne Viaduct that carries the railway over the river. Hence before entering the town a vessel must pass under the Boyne Viaduct that has an air draft of 27 metres HWS. Once under the bridge come alongside a commercial quay wall on the north side.

The long 518 metre town quay to the north has depths alongside of at least 1.5 metres LWS where vessels take to the ground on soft level mud. The commercial quay has large vertical wooden framing where large fenders or a fender board are recommended to protect topsides. There are further town quays upriver of the commercial quay but these are not suitable for berthing as there is a wreck in this area. Above this there is a pedestrian bridge and then a road bridge that marks the river's effective limit for sailing craft. What's the story here? Drogheda, in Irish Droichead Átha meaning "Fordbridge", is located in an area that is steeped in human history. The area abounds in archaeological monuments that date from the Neolithic period onwards. Most notable amongst them is the large Passage Tombs, or burial mound, of Newgrange that was a constructed around 3200 BC. The town’s original settlement is thought to date back to 911 AD when it is believed to have been a coastal stronghold founded by the Danes.

The earliest monument in the town is the Norman motte-and-bailey castle, now the site of the Martello tower Millmount Fort, that overlooks the town from a bluff on the south bank of the Boyne. This is thought to have been erected by the Norman Lord of Meath, Hugh de Lacy sometime before 1186. In time as the town developed it was once entirely walled in, and parts of the wall are still visible including the lovely medieval St. Laurence's Gate. The earliest known town charter was granted to Drogheda-in-Meath by Walter de lacy in 1194. The town went on to have highs and lows. In 1394 the Irish princes of Leinster and Ulster submitted to King Richard II in Drogheda. The town went on to be an important walled town in the English Pale during the medieval period. It frequently hosted meetings of the Irish Parliament that had moved there in 1494 and an acts known as the Poynings' Law would seal the faith of the nation for 300 years.

On the 1st of December 1494 the recently-arrived Lord Deputy of Ireland Sir Edward Poynings, as appointed by King Henry VII of England, called together an assembly of the parliament in Drogheda. He enacted Poynings' Law or Poynings' Act of 1495, formally known as the ‘Statute of Drogheda’ that declared that the Parliament of Ireland was thereafter to be placed under the authority of the Parliament of England. By the end of the 15th century English authority in Ireland had all but disappeared. Coming in the aftermath of the divisive Wars of the Roses, Poynings' intention was to make Ireland once again obedient to the English monarchy. Poynings' Law limited the power of the Irish Parliament and gave the English Parliament and monarch veto power over its legislation. This marked the beginning of direct Tudor rule in Ireland, although Henry VII was still forced to rely on Old English nobles such as the Earl of Kildare as his deputies in Ireland through the intervening years. Beginning with the 1536 Protestant Reformation, King Henry VIII went even further.

Church legislation from the English Reformation Parliament was extended to Ireland, and in 1541 Henry upgraded it from a lordship to a full kingdom. The Irish parliament “most willingly and joyously” consented to a Bill conferring on him the title King of Ireland. The act would survive, with modifications, until 1782. The original purpose of the act had been to curb the independence of Ireland’s Anglo-Norman chief governors. However, the Irish Parliament resented its restrictive effect. Poynings' Law was a major rallying point for groups seeking self-government for Ireland, particularly the Confederate Catholics in the 1640s that besieged Drogheda twice. The first siege occurred during the Irish Rebellion of 1641 when Phelim O'Neill and the insurgents failed to take the town. The second more infamous siege was by Oliver Cromwell. Drogheda was the first garrison he attacked during his 1649 invasion of Ireland. At that time Sir Arthur Aston had 3,100 English Royalist Regiment and Irish Confederate Army, roughly half English and half Irish, defending Drogheda.

These were no match for Cromwell's 12,000 strong army and heavy siege guns. When Aston refused to surrender the town, Cromwell's intention was to make such an example of Drogheda that it would bring Irish catholic resistance to an end. Cromwell, a man who preferred assault over siege, blasted two holes in the wall on the 10th of September and ordered his men into the breach. The first assault was rebuffed and it was only after a second assault, led by Cromwell himself on foot, that the parliamentarians overran the town. In the heat of that action Cromwell ordered ‘any that were in arms [be] put to the sword’. In the chaotic aftermath this lead to ‘The fall of Drogheda’ that has lived on in infamy. The subsequent massacre totaled 3,500 with an estimated 700 clergy and civilians amongst that number. The vast majority of the killing was carried out in cold blood the next day. In Cromwell’s own account after the siege of Drogheda, "When they submitted, their officers were knocked on the head, and every tenth man of the soldiers killed and the rest shipped to Barbados.

" It is recorded that only an estimated 200 troops survived to be deported to Barbados. By the standards of the day, Cromwell’s orders were not exceptionally barbarous. A fortified town that refused surrender and was then taken by assault was not entitled to any quarter. Yet this massacre became infamous in Ireland and, alongside Cromwell's subsequent ‘Sack of Wexford’, remains so today. Cromwell's intention that the terrible example of Drogheda would bring Irish catholic resistance to a speedy end would not be the case. Soon another pivotal battle was to be fought nearby. This was ‘the Battle of the Boyne’ that occurred just 6 kilometres west of the town, on the banks of the River Boyne, at Oldbridge in 1690. The battle was fought between two rival claimants of the English, Scottish and Irish thrones; the Catholic King James and the Protestant King William, who had deposed James in 1688. The battle took place on 1 July 1690 in the "old style" Julian calendar.

This was equivalent to 11 July in the "new style" Gregorian calendar, although today its commemoration is held on 12 July, on which the decisive Battle of Aughrim was fought a year later. On the day William's forces defeated James's army of mostly raw recruits. It provided the turning point in James's unsuccessful attempt to regain the crown and ultimately helped ensure the continuation of Protestant ascendancy in Ireland. The symbolic importance of this battle has made it one of the best-known battles in the history of the British Isles and a key part of the folklore of the Orange Order. Its commemoration today is principally by the Protestant Orange Institution. Today Drogheda is a busy port town and one of the main secondary locations for people to commute to work in Dublin. Being of historical significance it is a rewarding location for the cruising boatman to visit. From a sailing perspective Drogheda is a completely protected berth in the centre of a major provincial town. It enables a visiting boatman to weather any condition in a highly convenient location of great historical interest. What facilities are available? Drogheda has a population of 31,000 and is the third largest town in Ireland.

Although there may be no services specifically targeted at yachting, it has all the amenities, pubs and restaurants that you would expect to service a population of that size. The town quay is in the middle of it all. Moreover the newly opened riverside plaza shopping centre, that includes a supermarket, hotel, cinema, and a wide range of shops is a short stroll across the bridge from the quay. Water is available at the quay and diesel can be arranged by road tanker. Drogheda also offers very good connections to Dublin city 56 km to the south, and is on the Belfast–Dublin main line of the Irish rail network. It is also 3 km from the M1, or E1 Euro Route 1, main Dublin to Belfast motorway. Dublin international Airport is 32 km to the south. Any security concerns? All usable quays in the Drogheda area are secured areas. With thanks to: Charles Floody, Drogheda Harbour Pilot for more than three decades. Photography with thanks to Trounce, Eric Jones, Irish Typepad, Kieran Campbell and Michael Harpur.

Picture view On The following videos may be useful to help first time visitors familiarise themselves with Drogheda and the River Boyne. The following video presents aerial footage of the river Boyne and the surrounding valley. The following video presents a cargo ship entering the river Boyne. The entrance markers can just be seen. The following video presents a cruise ship going up the channel. The channel markers can be clearly seen as can the quay right at the end of the video. The following video presents a walk around the town and ideas of various things to do in the local area. History of Drogheda No Events Drogheda Info Drogheda is a great base to explore an area which has the highest concentration of internationally important archaeology sites in Ireland. The Neolithic complex at Brú na Bóinne, the seat of the high kings at Tara, and the important Christian sites of Kells and Monasterboice are all just a short distance away. That doesn’t mean that Drogheda itself doesn’t have a lot to offer. The town’s buildings, museum and gallery are great. Almost more importantly than these however, are its atmospheric old pubs and great dining choices.

A brief history of Drogheda Located at the mouth of the River Boyne, Drogheda’s name derives from the Irish ‘Droichead Átha’, meaning bridge of the ford. The Anglo-Normans founded Drogheda originally as two separate towns on either side of the river in the late 12th century. Drogheda in Meath was founded by Hugh De Lacy. On the northern bank Drogheda in Louth was established by Bertram De Verdon. Although they immediately bordered one another, the two towns were in different church dioceses, had separate corporations, taxes, tariffs and landing charges. This last difference in particular was to lead to intense rivalry and even bloodshed as each town sought to undercut the other in order to gain a greater share of maritime trade. By 1186 a motte and bailey had been built at Millmount. The first town defences which enclosed the settlements date to the 1190s. They were earthen banks topped with wooden palisades and fronted by deep ditches. In the early and middle decades of the thirteenth century the construction of stone walls began.

However, it wasn’t until the fourteenth century that murage grants stipulating that walls of stone be built actually appeared. Despite this, the defences were strong enough to repulse an attack in 1315-16 by Edward the Bruce’s Scottish army. The eventual area enclosed on the south side was 33 acres. On the north side 80 acres was walled. The total walled area makes Drogheda one of the largest walled towns in medieval Ireland. It was comparable in size to Dublin, Kilkenny, Bristol and Oxford. In 1412 a Dominican friar, Fr. Philip Bennet preached his sermon of peace to the warring townsfolk and his great act of reconciliation resulted in the unification of Drogheda as one town and borough. A submission was taken to King Henry IV by Robert Ball who brought back a new Charter unifying the two towns to become one single Drogheda in November of 1412. In 1641, Catholic Old English and Gaelic Irish forces rose up in open revolt against the new English and Scottish Planter classes in Ulster.

On 21st November 1641, under the banner of the Irish Confederation, their army under Sir Phelim O’Neill took up positions at various points north and south of the Boyne, and laid siege to the town. O’Neill attempted three times to forcibly take the town, but was repulsed each occasion and on March 4th 1642, relief forces from Dublin, under Lord Moore, forced O’Neill to abandon his siege. Seven years later, the town was again under siege when Oliver Cromwell’s New Model Army of 18,000 troops attacked the town’s garrison. After three days they finally broke through the town walls on the south side near Duleek Gate. They then took the town, killing most of the garrison in the process. Beginning in 1689 the walls were rebuilt and strengthened so as to better survive cannon fire. Despite this, the newly renovated defences were never tested. The Williamite victory in 1690 at the Battle of the Boyne led directly to the town’s surrender to Protestant forces the next day. After this, the walls were gradually removed.

They had simply become redundant in an age of artillery on an island that had now become pacified. Today, several large sections still remain, including the place where Cromwell made his breach. For further information on the town’s history contact: Millmount Museum Drogheda, Co. Louth Drogheda, Co. Louth Drogheda, Co. Louth Today's Drogheda is a busy, bustling town located astride the River Boyne. Many groups of settlers, pre-historic, Celtic, Vikings and Norman had a hand in Drogheda's shaping and each left a distinctive mark in the locality. The street plan has not significantly altered since the 13th century. Following its streets therefore visitors will be treading age-old ways, in the wake of the Irish chieftains, English Kings, Anglo-Irish earls and eminent church officials, who have walked these same streets, on their busy comings and goings down through the long centuries of repression under the English, and afterwards. Tell us about any upcoming major events in Drogheda and we can add to our website! Rail to Drogheda Drogheda, Co. Louth is served by Drogheda.

Bus to Drogheda Bus routes operated by Bus ireann : 100: Dundalk (Bus Station- Long Walk) - Drogheda (Bus Station) Skerries (War Memorial) - Dundalk (Bus Station- Long Walk) 100X: Dublin (Wilton Terrace) - Dundalk (Bus Station- Long Walk) Dundalk (Bus Station- Long Walk) - Dublin (Wilton Terrace) 101: Drogheda (Bus Station) - Dublin (Talbot Street) Dublin (Busras) - Drogheda (Bus Station) 101N: Drogheda (Bus Station) - Dublin (Busras) Dublin (Busras) - Drogheda (Bus Station) 101X: Dublin (Wilton Terrace) - Termonabbey (Aston Village) Termonabbey (Aston Village) - Dublin (Wilton Terrace) 163: Donore Village (Dalys) - Drogheda (Bus Station) Drogheda (Bus Station) - Donore Village (Dalys) 173: Drogheda West St (St Peters Church) - Dominick Street (Opp Dominican Chur)

 182: Drogheda (Bus Station) - Monaghan (Bus Station) Monaghan (Bus Station) - Drogheda (Bus Station) 182A: Ardee (By Pass Eastbound) - Drogheda (Bus Station) Drogheda (Bus Station) - Ardee (By Pass Northbound) 189: Grangebellew (Dohertys Pub) - Ninemile Stone (B&B) Ninemile Stone (Opp B&B) - Grangebellew (Dohertys Pub) 189A: Drogheda (Bus Station) - Ninemile Stone (B&B) Ninemile Stone (Opp B&B) - Drogheda (Bus Station) 190: Laytown (Rail Station) - Trim (Tourist Office) Trim (Tourist Office) - Laytown (Playground) 190A: Athboy (Opp Darnley Lodge) - Laytown (Playground) Laytown (Rail Station) - Athboy (Darnley Lodge) 70: Dundalk (Bus Station- Long Walk) - Athlone (Bus Station) Galway (Bus Station) - Mulling

ar (Rail Station) Bus routes operated by Matthews Coach Hire : 901: Beaulieu House & Garden Beaulieu, Drogheda , Co.

Louth, Ireland Located 2 miles east of Drogheda on the road to Baltray, this is a statley home of considerable importance. Originally a Jacobean manor house constructed in 1628, the elegant garden is open to the public at set times during the year. Shrine of St. Oliver Plunkett St. Peter' Church, Drogheda , Co. Louth, Ireland The national Shrine of Saint Oliver Plunkett is in this imposing church. It contains the preserved head of the Saint who was martyred at Tyburn in England for his faith in 1681. Boyne Valley Hotel & Country Club Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth In 12 acres of lush, green gardens The Boyne Valley is an elegant 19th-century mansion boasting a 20-metre swimming pool, tennis courts, and a gym. On the M1 road to Dublin, it is less than 30 minutes’ drive from Dublin Airport. D Hotel Scotch Hall, Drogheda, Co. Louth The D Hotel sits on the banks of the River Boyne in Drogheda town centre.

It offers luxurious rooms with plasma-screen TVs, a waterfront restaurant, a mini-gym and free parking. Scholars Townhouse Hotel King Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth Originally built in 1867, this charming town house has been tastefully renovated in a modern style, whilst retaining its historic charm, with stained glass windows and high coved ceilings. The Glenside Hotel Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth The Glenside is located in beautiful countryside just 2 km from Drogheda and 5km from the beach at Bettystown. There is a bar, a la carte restaurant and free parking. Bedrooms at The Glenside Hotel have en suite bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. The Glenside Hotel Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth The Glenside is located in beautiful countryside just 2 km from Drogheda and 5km from the beach at Bettystown. There is a bar, a la carte restaurant and free parking. Bedrooms at The Glenside Hotel have en suite bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Westcourt Hotel West Street, Drogheda, Co.

Louth Situated on Drogheda's main street, in the heart of the town centre, Westcourt Hotel offers a lively bar and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, just 25 minutes’ drive from Dublin Airport. There is excellent access to the M1 motorway. Aaron Vale B&B 85 Ashfield Green, Drogheda, Co. Louth Boasting scenic walking and cycling trails, Aaron Vale B&B also has free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. It is situated just 3 minutes’ drive from the centre of Drogheda, a town rich in history and archaeological monuments. Drogheda Townhouse 72 George's St, Drogheda, Co. Louth In the bustling town of Drogheda, this family-run B&B offers rooms with en suite facilities and free Wi-Fi. Drogheda Townhouse is an ideal base to explore the Boyne Valley or to enjoy shopping in one of Drogheda’s many shopping centres. Orley House B&B Bryanstown, Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth The 4-star Failte Ireland Approved and 'Highly Recommended' Orley House is situated in Drogheda, just 20 minutes from Dublin Airport.

An airport pick up and drop off service can be arranged. Roseville Lodge B&B Georges Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Roseville Lodge B&B offers accommodation in Drogheda. Free private parking is available on site. A TV with cable channels is offered. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Windsor Lodge B&B North Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth The 4-star Windsor Lodge B&B is located in Drogheda, 30 minutes’ from Dublin International Airport. It offers en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi, traditional Irish breakfasts and free parking. Beaulieu House Gardens | Attractions | Gardens | All Ireland | Republic of Ireland | Louth | Drogheda | Discover Ireland Beaulieu House Gardens beaulieuhouse.ie Situated on the banks of the River Boyne, between the town of Drogheda and the Irish Sea, Beaulieu House and Gardens is a beautiful piece of Irish history. One of the earliest examples in Ireland of an unfortified house, Beaulieu House was constructed between 1660 and 1666 and its gardens remain an enduring attraction in Ireland.

The garden and terraces surrounding Beaulieu have remained largely original to their early design. Family letters describing the garden at this period detail unusual fruits like figs and nectarines that were grown in the 1720s as well as crops of flax and hops. Visitors can stroll leisurely through the 1.5 hectares of historic walled garden or take the guided tour of Beaulieu House in the summer months—the house and gardens are also available for wedding receptions, conferences and corporate functions. From the drawing room of Beaulieu House a doorway leads to a large terraced lawn—a glorious setting awaits with views over the River Boyne. For functions, a marquee is situated on the lawn with a link to the drawing room, enabling visitors to dine with views over the river. Summer Opening Times 2016: June 1st -September 1st. Monday-Friday, 11-5pm. Weekend Opening in July and August, 1pm-5pm. To avoid disappointment please telephone for more information on visiting arrangements, times etc On Site Facilities KEY

Question: The Irish town of Drogheda in Ireland is situated on which river?
Answer: River Boyne